Josh Neer

"The Dentist"

MMA Record: 36-16-1
UFC Record: 6-9-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Josh Neer "The Dentist" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Josh Neer has 6 wins in the UFC. Josh Neer lands an average of 3.29 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

15
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Josh Neer, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 36-16-1 throughout his career. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he held a record of 6 wins, 9 losses, and 0 draws, competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs. Neer demonstrated a well-rounded fighting style, averaging 3.29 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 46%. He also showcased a sturdy defense, absorbing an average of 3.63 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense rate of 58%. Throughout his career, Neer achieved notable victories, including a win against Din Thomas, who held an ELO rating of 1030. In recent years, he demonstrated resilience in the octagon, with notable wins over Keith Wisniewski via KO/TKO and Duane Ludwig via submission (guillotine choke). However, his career also included setbacks, such as losses to Mike Pyle via KO/TKO, Justin Edwards via submission (guillotine choke), and Court McGee via a unanimous decision. His last fight took place on February 23, 2013.

Biggest Win
Din Thomas in 2008
Opponent ELO: 1030

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
72'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Mar 24 1983
Age
42
Peak ELO
1042
ELO Rank
1241 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
387-198-5
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1018.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1002.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.29
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
46%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.63
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
58%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.09
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
34%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Josh Neer Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2013-02-23 UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche Court McGee U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-10-05 UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot Justin Edwards SUB Guillotine Choke 1 0:45 Loss
2012-06-08 UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall Mike Pyle KO/TKO Punch 1 4:56 Loss
2012-01-20 UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller Duane Ludwig SUB Guillotine Choke 1 3:04 Win
2011-10-01 UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson Keith Wisniewski KO/TKO 2 5:00 Win
2009-10-24 UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun Gleison Tibau U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2009-08-08 UFC 101: Declaration Kurt Pellegrino U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2009-02-07 UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens Mac Danzig SUB Triangle Choke 2 3:36 Win
2008-09-17 UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer Nate Diaz S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2008-04-02 UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon Din Thomas U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2006-08-26 UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral Nick Diaz SUB Kimura 3 1:42 Loss
2006-07-08 UFC 61: Bitter Rivals Joshua Burkman U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2006-04-06 UFC Fight Night 4 Joe Stevenson U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2006-01-16 UFC Fight Night 3 Melvin Guillard SUB Triangle Choke 1 4:20 Win
2005-08-06 UFC Fight Night 1 Drew Fickett SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:35 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Josh Neer ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
15 2013-02-23 Court McGee 1020 Loss -15 994
14 2012-10-05 Justin Edwards 999 Loss -17 1009
13 2012-06-08 Mike Pyle 1051 Loss -16 1026
12 2012-01-20 Duane Ludwig 1024 Win +21 1042
11 2011-10-01 Keith Wisniewski 984 Win +20 1021
10 2009-10-24 Gleison Tibau 1045 Loss -15 1001
9 2009-08-08 Kurt Pellegrino 1055 Loss -15 1016
8 2009-02-07 Mac Danzig 1024 Win +22 1031
7 2008-09-17 Nate Diaz 1080 Loss 0 1009
6 2008-04-02 Din Thomas 1030 Win +18 1009
5 2006-08-26 Nick Diaz 1027 Loss -15 991
4 2006-07-08 Joshua Burkman 1025 Loss -16 1006
3 2006-04-06 Joe Stevenson 1016 Win +16 1022
2 2006-01-16 Melvin Guillard 1021 Win +23 1006
1 2005-08-06 Drew Fickett 986 Loss -17 983

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